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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,176.30, 593,650.08 and 236,592.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,176.30, 593,650.08 and 236,592.42 is: 326,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,176.30 : 593,650.08 = 236,592.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,176.30/593,650.08 = 236,592.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,176.30x = 593,650.08 × 236,592.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,176.30x = 140,453,109,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,453,109,060.39/430,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,501.27

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